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<p>Provide high-quality, practical and commercially focused legal advice and support across OQ8's business activities to protect the Company's interests and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations and governance requirements.</p><p>The Senior Legal Counsel supports OQ8's strategic and operational objectives by identifying and mitigating legal risks, drafting and negotiating complex agreements, advising on corporate, commercial, financing and project matters, managing disputes and claims, supporting corporate governance activities, and coordinating with external legal counsel where required.</p><p>The role works closely with business stakeholders across the organization to facilitate informed decision-making while ensuring alignment with OQ8's values, Code of Conduct, policies and regulatory obligations.</p><p>The position shall perform its duties in accordance with OQ8's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategy, Code of Conduct, applicable policies and procedures, HSE requirements, the laws and regulations of the Sultanate of Oman, and recognized international best practices.</p><h2>Main Responsibilities:</h2><h3>General:</h3><ul><li>Coordinate and execute legal support regarding processes and procedures to assure legal compliance of OQ8 associated with all business matters and activities and provide legal advice, guidance, thoughts, and insights associated with day to day activities, relating to the legal framework &amp; integrated into the complex end-to-end Business, for both annual cycles and ongoing re-forecasts.</li><li>Furnish accurate and timely Legal advice for OQ8 s the specific area (Contracts, Finance, Commercial Corporate or Projects).</li><li>Specifying internal governance requirements and regular advice on compliance related matters. .</li><li>Collaborating with business units &amp; management to devise efficient legal risk strategies.</li><li>Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.),</li><li>Draft and negotiate project agreements, contracts and other legal documents with OQ8 interest in mind</li><li>Deal with the relevant project complex matters with multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Monitor legal costs and ensure efficient use of external legal resources.</li><li>Contribute to the continuous improvement, digitalization and efficiency of the Legal Department.</li></ul><h3>Legal Advisory:</h3><ul><li>Provide legal advice and support on corporate, commercial, project, finance, procurement and operational matters.</li><li>Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks associated with business activities and strategic initiatives.</li><li>Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise on potential business impacts.</li><li>Obtaining &amp; oversees the work of external counsels,</li><li>Develops and maintains a Compliance program that reinforces behaviors within defined and communicated boundaries</li><li>Draft, review, negotiate and advise contracts on a broad range of commercial agreements and legal documentation.</li><li>Support procurement, project, financing and operational teams in contract negotiations.</li><li>Advising the operative units on compliance issues arising from regulatory offences (e.g. logistics, working hours, loaned employees, occupational safety, environmental issues, etc.).</li><li>Legal advice and processing of legal cases</li><li>Spatial and temporal readiness for the legal support of investigation measures of various authorities (customs authorities, police, local government, municipality, community, public prosecutor's office, etc.).</li><li>Provide guidance about the impact of proposed or passed legislation that affects OQ8's business activities.</li><li>Manage pre-dispute matters, claims and contentious issues to protect OQ8's legal and commercial interests.</li><li>Support the management of disputes, claims, investigations and litigation matters.</li></ul><h3>OQ8 s Corporate Support:</h3><ul><li>Support Head of Legal on the development and execution of the Corporate Legal and Compliance long-term plan in alignment with the function and organization strategies.</li><li>Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc</li><li>Draft and negotiate project agreements, contracts and other legal documents with OQ8 s interest in mind on each specific the specific area (Finance &amp; Banking, Corporate).</li><li>Represents the legal department at meetings</li><li>Report progress of Corporate Legal, Corporate and the department business plans, opportunities, challenges and issues faced, mitigations taken and course correction actions, etc. as required, to make an informed decision.</li><li>Advising on all issues relating to employment law and developing appropriate individual solutions.</li><li>Document all the legal cases to support OQ8 in dealing with eventual legal disputes</li><li>Advice and settlement of extrajudicial proceedings.</li><li>Preparation, revision, and review of employment contracts, employment regulations, and other personnel-related documents, taking into account the current legal situation and case law.</li><li>Accompanying and conducting negotiations on company agreements, developing corresponding draft templates, and conducting the corresponding negotiations.</li><li>Drafting, revision, and negotiation of rental and lease agreements of any kind.</li><li>Maintenance and administration of the local land register, documents, contracts, and agreements.</li><li>Review and advice contracts with local and international suppliers (e.g. Contracts for purchasing of equipment, catalyst, technical gases, etc.).</li><li>Training of the employees of the sites in various legal areas.</li><li>Oversee continuous improvements &amp; LEAN execution plans in the area. Continuously identify and recommend improvements while ensuring compliance with the group guidelines, international/local standards, and relevant legislation.</li><li>Support the Head of Legal in relation to Board, Board Committee and Shareholder governance matters, including the review of resolutions, policies and governance documentation</li></ul><h2>Key interactions</h2><h3>Internal:</h3> OQ8 Management team, Stakeholders<br><h3>External:</h3> Staffing specialized Contractors, Vendors &amp; Suppliers<p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Batchlor degree in law</li><li>Master or any other additional qualification (additional not necessary)</li><li>12 years of relevant experience in Oil &amp; Gas- Downstream/Commercial experience ideally both internationally and Local, including private legal practice for downstream, commercial, project areas.</li><li>Experience and qualified in Oman law with involvement in:<ul><li>Operations Downstream</li><li>Corporate Legal Matters</li><li>Finance Legal</li><li>Labour</li><li>Compliance</li></ul></li><li>Excellent drafting skills and exposure to legal framework regarding commercial, Downstream, and projects</li><li>In-house and/or Law firm experience is required.</li><li>Knowledge in Corporate and Commercial.</li><li>Knowledge in Litigation and Arbitration.</li><li>Sound legal judgement and decision-making</li><li>Analytical skills</li><li>People s management skills</li><li>Planning skills</li><li>Forward-thinking</li><li>Outstanding communication skills</li><li>Promotes Teamwork and an environment of Diversity &amp; Inclusion</li><li>Builds trust by meeting commitments &amp; creating an environment of transparency and accountability</li><li>Models and ensures commitment with business aspirations, ethics &amp; guidelines</li><li>Engages &amp; inspires people to collaborate and share knowledge to achieve common goals</li><li>Maintaining effective, accurate, and transparent communication with all stakeholders &amp; community</li><li>Pursues innovation &amp; continuous improvement</li><li>Leads a solution-based approach to plan and deliver competitive results</li><li>Transforms strategic insight into achieving business excellence</li><li>Takes accountability for a performance culture that delivers continuous transformation.</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.</li><li>Excellent business and technical report writing skills. Specialist in legal English (communication, writing and Negotiation) with equivalent ELTS 7 or above.</li><li>Very good knowledge of using PC software.</li><li>Legal, Corporate, Commercial &amp; Projects</li><li>Project Finance and lender related matters</li><li>Oil and Gas industry.</li><li>Omani Law / UK Law.</li></ul>

<p><h4>Operation MultiTech E&I</h4> <p><strong>Start date:</strong> 1-Jul-2026<br> <strong>End date:</strong> 30-Jun-2027</p> <h4>Working location</h4> <p><strong>Initial location:</strong> Sohar, Oman (on site)<br> <strong>Relocation:</strong> Role will start in Oman then relocate to offshore Qatar in Jan 2027.</p> <h4>Work schedule and allowances</h4> <p><strong>Oman:</strong><br> Location - Sohar on site<br> Schedule - 5 days per week, 8 hours per day<br> Allowance - Full board accommodation and transportation provided.</p> <p><strong>Qatar:</strong><br> Role relocates to Qatar on 1 Jan 2027<br> Location - Qatar offshore<br> Schedule - 28/28, 12 hours per day</p> <h4>Key responsibilities and accountabilities</h4> <p>During the onshore construction and commissioning phase on yard, the start-up MultiTech will assist the Start-up Supervisor with:</p> <ul> <li>The witness of the Operational Test Procedure (OTP).</li> <li>The execution of the OTP.</li> <li>The execution of the commissioning (leak test, function test, etc.).</li> <li>Preparation of the start-up procedures and the operation.</li> </ul> <p>The Multi-Tech will accommodate with the project on the offshore temporary accommodation. They will follow the commissioning activities as seconded to the Start-up Supervisor as Field Operation representative and prepare the first oil of the new wellhead platform.</p> <h4>Activities</h4> <ul> <li>Identify, in conjunction with the Start-up Supervisor and Operating Authority (OTL), the procedures and precautions to be taken to provide a safe place for the intended start-up activities.</li> <li>Assist the Start-up Supervisor and finalize on-site start-up procedures, sharing them with the Field Operation core crew to make them applicable on site.</li> <li>Assist the Start-up Supervisor to finalize a detailed start-up sequence in close collaboration with the core Field Operation crew on site.</li> <li>Participate in the preparation of the kick-off meeting for start-up activities.</li> <li>Participate in the preparation of the risk assessment of the activities to be performed during the start-up.</li> <li>Prepare, as Area Authority, the potential Permit to Work required for start-up activities associated with Company Only Fluid (COF).</li> <li>Liaise with the Start-up Supervisor on the main site to coordinate the progress of the start-up.</li> <li>Contribute to updating the start-up monitoring tools as required with the Start-up Supervisor.</li> <li>Take part in every Permit to Work meeting related to start-up and commissioning activities.</li> <li>Witness, along with the Start-up Supervisor, the Operational Tests performed by commissioning and liaise with the Field Operation team.</li> <li>Assist the Start-up Supervisor in preparing the request and order for required start-up tools, and ensure proper storage and identification of the start-up tools.</li> <li>Prepare the operation of first fill with the commissioning team.</li> <li>Prepare arrival on site (PTW, KOM, JSA, etc.) of vendors involved in the start-up of the facility.</li> <li>Identify and check the critical valves (especially on brownfield) used as battery limits for leak tests.</li> <li>Check any type B and C punch list and investigate if requested by the Start-up Supervisor, Field Operations Lead, the OTL or the OIM.</li> <li>Ensure the list of inhibitions and isolations, with associated certificates and risk assessments, is properly signed and validated by the relevant persons.</li> <li>Be aware of potential downgraded situations on site and update the core crew on any changes associated with start-up activity.</li> <li>Participate in HazId, JSA and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews of new facilities.</li> <li>Prepare, update and check on site the red line mark-up P&ID at the end of the construction and during commissioning phase. Ensure a set of up-to-date P&IDs is always available for the Field Operation team.</li> <li>Contribute to the Incident Free initiative on site by reporting any anomaly, defect, bad practice, lack of equipment or lack of competence.</li> <li>Assist the Start-up Supervisor to ensure all operators on site are well aware of the new safety systems and process upgrades brought by the project.</li> <li>Maintain local signage and barriers adapted to the situation over time, with special attention to the boundaries of the SimOps area, the exit walkways and scaffolds.</li> <li>Assist the teams with procedures for mechanical isolations, de-isolations and draining.</li> <li>Suggest improvements and request modifications if Operating Procedures are not satisfactory.</li> <li>All staff must be willing to participate in crisis response training and to assist during emergency response situations if required.</li> </ul> <h4>Context and environment</h4> <p>Position will be full-time onshore work during engineering and construction in yards. Offshore rotation during HUC and start-up. Travel between sites will be necessary. During the offshore phase work will be on a rotation of 28 days on / 28 days off offshore Al Shaheen Field.</p> <p>The position will transition to Offshore FOPS on completion of the project.</p> <h4>Requirements</h4> <h4>Minimum qualifications and experience</h4> <ul> <li>Education: Higher National Diploma or certificate (equivalent to A-levels + 2 years' study).</li> <li>Industry experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in oil and gas production operations.</li> <li>COMPEX Certification is mandatory.</li> <li>5+ years of experience in offshore oil and gas production facilities.</li> <li>Previous experience with national oil companies or large international operators is an advantage.</li> </ul> <h4>Technical, personal and linguistic competencies</h4> <ul> <li>Ability to work independently while maintaining good relations with colleagues and others.</li> <li>Proven sense of operational responsibility and courage to intervene and challenge.</li> <li>Previous experience with offshore operation, production, oil and gas, preferably former control room operators.</li> <li>Willingness to work flexible shifts and extended shifts as required.</li> <li>Fluent in written and spoken English.</li> <li>Computer literate.</li> </ul> <h4>Professional and HSE certifications</h4> <ul> <li>Basic firefighting.</li> <li>T-BOSIET, H2S training OPITO approved.</li> <li>PTW training and JSA awareness.</li> <li>Confined Space Entry and Rescue, Authorized Gas Tester.</li> <li>Lifting and rigging training, manual handling training.</li> <li>Radiation protection awareness.</li> <li>Hazard and energy control Lockout and Tagout awareness.</li> </ul> <h4>Additional technical information</h4> <h4>Multi Technician - Instruments</h4> <ul> <li>Thorough knowledge of instrumentation and measurement signal principles, safety systems (ESD / Fire and Gas), field calibration equipment and tools such as Hart Communicators.</li> <li>Thorough knowledge of Ex philosophies and principles used in the petrochemical industry, with participation in and passing of CompEx course (Ex1-4).</li> <li>Demonstrable evidence of attending and passing a qualification in Small Tube Boring.</li> <li>Some production operator experience preferable.</li> </ul> <h4>Multi Technician - Electrical</h4> <ul> <li>Thorough knowledge of HV and LV equipment such as generators, motors, electrical systems and associated switchgear.</li> <li>Good understanding of how to read electrical circuit diagrams.</li> <li>Thorough knowledge of Ex philosophies and principles used in the petrochemical industry, with participation in and passing of CompEx course (Ex1-4).</li> <li>Some production operator experience preferable.</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>To lead and oversee the company s legal, governance, and compliance functions, ensuring the organization operates within a robust legal and regulatory framework while supporting the delivery of strategic and operational objectives. The General Counsel serves as the principal legal advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Leadership Team, providing authoritative guidance on legal risk, corporate governance, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance across all business activities. The role ensures the development and implementation of an integrated legal strategy that protects the company s interests, supports major commercial and operational initiatives, and strengthens governance, compliance, and ethical standards across the organization. The position will act in accordance with the OQEP s Mission, Vision, Values &amp; Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, QHSE &amp; Energy Management System requirements standards, Omani s government &amp; other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.</p><p>Main tasks and responsibilities</p><p>Strategic Legal Leadership</p><ul><li>Serve as the chief legal advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on all legal, regulatory, and governance matters affecting the organization.</li><li>Develop and implement the company s legal strategy aligned with corporate objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Provide legal oversight for major commercial agreements, strategic partnerships, investments, joint ventures, and complex transactions.</li><li>Ensure proactive legal risk management across all operational, commercial, and corporate activities.</li></ul><p>Corporate Governance &amp; Compliance</p><ul><li>Lead the development and implementation of robust corporate governance frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements and best practices.</li><li>Oversee compliance programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.</li><li>Advise the CEO and Board on governance matters, legal exposure, and regulatory developments affecting the company.</li><li>Promote a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance across the organization.</li></ul><p>Legal Support for Business &amp; Operations</p><ul><li>Provide legal oversight and guidance for operational and commercial activities including technical service divisions, maintenance operations, HSSE activities, operational contracts, and project development initiatives.</li><li>Ensure legal support is effectively provided to operational departments including B60 operations and other core upstream activities.</li><li>Guide legal review of major capital projects, procurement strategies, operational agreements, and service contracts.</li><li>Support operational leadership in mitigating contractual, regulatory, and operational legal risks.</li></ul><p>Corporate &amp; Support Function Legal Advisory</p><ul><li>Provide legal advisory and oversight for corporate and support functions including HR, Finance, IT, and other corporate services.</li><li>Ensure employment practices, financial governance, procurement activities, and digital initiatives comply with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.</li><li>Support transformation initiatives, corporate restructuring, and strategic business changes from a legal perspective.</li></ul><p>Contracting &amp; Commercial Risk Management</p><ul><li>Oversee legal review and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including upstream contracts, service agreements, partnerships, and procurement arrangements.</li><li>Ensure contractual frameworks appropriately allocate risk and protect the company s financial and operational interests.</li><li>Support dispute prevention and resolution strategies including arbitration, mediation, and litigation when necessary.</li></ul><p>Leadership &amp; Organizational Development</p><ul><li>Lead and develop the Legal function to ensure high-quality legal advisory services across the organization.</li><li>Provide leadership to direct reports including the VP Legal and Principal Legal Counsel, ensuring effective delivery of legal services across operational and corporate functions.</li><li>Foster strong collaboration between legal teams and operational, commercial, and corporate departments.</li><li>Develop internal legal capabilities, processes, and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of legal services.</li></ul><p>Stakeholder &amp; External Relationship Management</p><ul><li>Represent the organization in legal matters with regulators, partners, joint ventures, and external legal advisors.</li><li>Manage relationships with external counsel and ensure effective use of legal resources.</li><li>Support the CEO and leadership team in negotiations with key stakeholders and strategic partners.</li></ul><p>Key interactions</p><p>Internal: OQ.SAOC, EP Functions</p><p>External: Staffing specialized Contractors, Vendors &amp; Suppliers</p><p>Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Minimum qualification required is a college graduate degree in law, Master or any other qualification is a plus.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)</li><li>18+ years of experience in law as a senior member of a corporate legal function (required)</li><li>Legal for Energy Industry with +5 years as senior member of a corproate legal function or partner in a law firm.</li><li>A deep understanding of relevant laws and regulations is essential for this role, including expertise in areas such as environmental law, labour law, and contract law.</li><li>Strong experience in: a. Long experience in Upstream legal frame. b. Legal Compliance, c. Legal Operation d. Corporate Law, Omani law or British law under Oil &amp; Gas frame. e. Corporate Governance. f. Deep understanding of Local and multinational contracts &amp; agreements relevant laws and regulations is essential for this role, including expertise in areas such as environmental law, labour law, and contract law.</li><li><strong>Competencies and skills:</strong></li><li><strong>Soft:</strong></li><ul><li>Strong leadership skills: Leader able to inspire and motivate a team, and who can work effectively with other members of the executive team to achieve the company's goals.</li><li>Ability to analyse complex legal and business issues, identify potential risks, and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.</li><li>Strategic thinking about the business and its goals, and to develop legal strategies that align with those goals.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders and to negotiate effectively with outside parties and negotiate / influence.</li><li>Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders and to communicate at various corporate levels.</li><li>Ability to work across different functions.</li><li>Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds.</li><li>Engages &amp; inspires people to collaborate and share knowledge to achieve common goals.</li><li>Empowering &amp; developing high performing Teams for a competitive advantage</li><li>Promotes Teamwork and an environment of Diversity &amp; Inclusion</li><li>Builds trust by meeting commitments &amp; creating an environment of transparency and accountability.</li><li>Models and ensures commitment with business aspirations, ethics &amp; guidelines.</li><li>Maintaining effective, accurate and transparent communication with all stakeholders &amp; community</li><li>Pursues innovation &amp; continuous improvement.</li><li>Takes accountability for a performance culture that delivers continuous transformation.</li><li>Ethics and integrity</li><li>Capable of inspiring and leading change</li></ul><li><strong>Technical:</strong></li><ul><li>Computer literacy including MS Office</li><li>Ability to balance legal requirements with commercial goals and to build strong relationships with stakeholders is key to success in this role.</li><li>Strong understanding of the Upstream industry and its commercial drivers</li><li>Conduct legal negotiation.</li><li>Ability to identify and manage legal risks, including the ability to develop and implement risk management strategies.</li><li>Leads a solution-based approach to planning and deliver competitive results.</li><li>Transforms strategic insight into achieving business excellence</li></ul></ul><p></p></section>